traditional dishes

TRADITIONAL MALAY DISHES

BEEF RENDANG  (Spicy Beef) is traditionally prepared by the Malay community during festive occasions. The slow cooking process in coconut milk and spices, allows the meat to absorb all the spices and then to become tender. The combination of aromatic ingredients and delicious beef make this beef rendang results in being so mouthwatering.

CHICKEN CURRY  (Gulai Ayam) is a well-balanced, relatively fast, one-pot meal and eaten all over Malaysia, it is healthy as well  and is composed of a combination of flavoring agents and spices cooked in a fantastically unique method. For instance, Malay chicken curry has curry leaves and coconut milk in it.  

STIR FRIED VEGETABLES  (Chinese Style) Fresh green vegetables are perfect ingredients to accomplish most of nutrition needed by our body. It has a lot of variety, too, can be easily found at ordinary markets and are ideal  to be served with many Malyay dishes.

BAKED FISH IN BANANA LEAF (Ikan Bakar) is a Malaysian favourite and literally it means "burnt fish" in Malay. The fish is usually marinated in spices, coconut milk, baked and then served on banana leaves with Sambal Belacan. The fish is very fresh since it is supplied directly from local fishermen.

SAMBAL BELACAN  (Spicy Chilli with Shrimp paste) is a must in nearly every house in Malaysia, made from fresh chilli and usually served as condiment for Ikan Bakar.  Sambal means chilli sauce (usually hot) and a type of fermented shrimp paste and is the key ingredient that holds everything together

SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE is a dish of marinated, skewered and grilled meats and grilled until the meat is tender. Satay is an informal dish in Malaysia and is often bought and eaten on the streets. Satay can only be great with a perfect peanut sauce - and lots of it too.